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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2026 AS HINDU HERITAGE MONTH IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, with one billion devotees worldwide, four million in the United States, and over 50,000 across Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the practice of Hinduism seeks to promote unity among all communities and educate society on issues affecting the Hindu American community; and
WHEREAS, Hindu Americans represent one of the world’s oldest civilizations, as well as one of the fastest growing communities in the United States; and
WHEREAS, guided through their beliefs in promoting knowledge, education, debate, and discourse, Hindu Americans have made significant contributions to our community in science, medicine, business, politics, and industry; and
WHEREAS, during the month of October, the culture, history, traditions, achievements, and contributions of Hindu Americans are recognized and celebrated throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan, Dr. Bharat Barai, Vandana Jhingan, Amitabh Mittal, Nirav Patel, Anurag Awasthi, Vipan Wadhera, Ram Naresh Vajpayee, Bhai Lal, Hemant Patel, Raj Patel, Shailesh Rajput, Siddhesh Shevade, Kanti Patel, Dr. Manish Brahmbhatt, Prachi Jaitly, Rakesh Malhotra, Amar R Upadhyay, Chetan Rege, and Sridhar Damle also serve as beacons in their community; and
WHEREAS, Adbhhut Media - Newspaper & Channel, founded in 2018, and the Midwest Punjabi Association (MPA), a nonprofit founded in 2019 by Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan in Chicago, Illinois, are dedicated to preserving cultural heritage, promoting diversity, and strengthening communities. Through multilingual media, cultural events, and humanitarian initiatives, both organizations promote Indian-American unity, cultural understanding, and support for underprivileged children and families worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Cook County embraces the diversity represented in our communities and remains dedicated to celebrating the richness of our Hindu American communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does herby declare October 2026 Hindu Heritage Month in Cook County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan.
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